Energetic "Hitchhikers"

Abiding Reiki Newsletter for the month of November

One of the issues that energy workers seem to have trouble with is that Reiki seems to sensitize them not only to the energies of other people, but as well to “invasive energies” that seem to enjoy hooking on to them. This makes energy workers uncomfortable in large crowds, hospitals, and or other places where they feel these invasive energies might be. In fact I’ve seen situations where an energy worker was working on a client and seemed to feel something transfer to them. The reaction to this was dismay, and sometimes fears. It would be the equivalent of a spider being found in a woman’s hair, and the resulting scream of, “Get it off me!”
What comes to my mind is that perhaps inadvertently energy workers are setting up such a scenario through their unconscious fears. Remember that energy work is intent manifested and as well directed energy that results in helping a client physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. Intention is a powerful thing and the basis of any energy work. If there is an underlying fear of negative energies then perhaps that fear then sets up an intention. That intention then manifests in exactly what the Practitioner fears and they end up with what they feel is an unwanted energetic hitchhiker.

What helps me is to remember an analogy that has served me well. When one is in a pitch black room and strikes a match what happens? The darkness is chased away by the light of that single match. Where light is no darkness can dwell, and conversely where total darkness exists no light will be found. If we accept these first truths then we know that the more light we call to ourselves the less likely it is that anything dark or negative can remain.

Now some will claim that the light shed by an energy worker is the equivalent of a moth to a flame, and that is what attracts the negative entities. However remember that anything we give power to is manifested and therefore becomes a truth. Let’s take that same idea and turn it around. We intend instead that our light and energy work attracts even more light, healing, love and peace. Because where more light is no darkness can dwell, then it is perfectly reasonable to assume that this same light would repel negative energies as we channel more of it. If we can really get this notion into our subconscious then there is no reason to fear, no open door, and no more avenues for unwanted energies to hitchhike onto the Practitioner.

On another interesting note, there are some that seem to think that the more “attacks” they have or the more negative energetic “hitchhikers” attempt to invade their energy fields, the better they are or the more spiritual they are as an energy worker. The truth is that if this is what an energy worker needs to validate their abilities, then their own manifestation will make it so. It is important to check our egos and to remember that we are not necessarily a better energy worker if we constantly have to fight off invasive energies. In fact it is a constant drain on resources that could be better spent helping others.

On a practical level before I arise out of bed every morning I put out the most positive intent for myself, my energetic field, and my day that I can. I call in the wonderful healing of all the Reiki symbols, and ask that Reiki be with me, guide me, and fill me with so much light that no darkness can remain or stay anywhere near me. I imagine that I am in a wonderful bubble of light with many Angels surrounding me. The intent is that the bubble remains with me until I sleep, and then I ask all my Guides, Creator and the Angels to watch over me as I sleep. I also intend that any fear whether conscious or unconscious be removed or made null and void. By setting up my day like this I have in effect struck the match that will repel any darkness or negativity that might decide to try to take a ride on my energetic fields. As well I refuse to allow negativity to take hold, and or to allow invasive energies to upset my apple cart. By maintaining my integrity in intention and prayer in the morning and evening it becomes water off a ducks back and I am safe mentally, spiritually and emotionally. I am then more able to do the work I am called to do without fear or concern for my own energetic fields.